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NYG(W.759.021
6 Aug 1759:11,12 (25)
On the Heroism of the Royal Frederick. The Patriotism of
Honourable Pitt. --and Fall of the Brave General Howe. Done
by a young Gentleman.
What! can an infant muse attempt to sing
The gen'rous heroe, or the warlike King,
When ev'ry line that she attempts in praise,'
Instead of ornament becomes disgrace?
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Thy acts, Great King in deathless Anthem sing,
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And in eternal triumph hallelujahs sing.
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Round whose dead bodies all the savage rout
Led antick dance and rais'd a hellish shout.
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When he now joins th'harmonious choir above
To praise restoring grace, redeeming love:
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